Synthetic Fiber Upholstery Padding
Compressed wadding of mixed polyester and acrylic fibres, each fibre not exceeding 5 mm, used for furniture padding. This product is wadding, not yet processed into felt or nonwoven, and falls under tariff item 5601.29.00 as 'other' wadding of man-made fibres.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the product is a bonded fibre fabric (nonwoven)
Nonwovens, even with short fibres, are classified in heading 56.03.
If the product is needleloom felt
Felt, including needleloom, is classified in heading 56.02, not as wadding.
If the padding is incorporated into furniture
Finished furniture articles of chapter 94 exclude textile wadding.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify that the fibre length does not exceed 5 mm and that the product is not a felt or nonwoven, as those are classified elsewhere
• For mixed fibres, determine the predominant fibre by weight to confirm classification under 5601.29.00
• If the wadding is laminated with plastics or rubber, review chapter 39 or 40 exclusions
Related Products under Tariff item 5601.29.00
Acrylic Fiberfill for Crafts
Loose acrylic textile fibers carded into wadding for stuffing craft projects, pillows, and decorative items. This product falls under tariff item 5601.29.00 as 'other' wadding of textile materials, since it is not predominantly cotton or man-made in the specific subheadings.
Acrylic Fiber Stuffing for Pillows
Loose, carded acrylic textile fibers compressed into wadding for filling pillows and cushions. This product falls under 5601.29.00 as 'other' wadding of man-made fibers, distinct from raw flock under 5 mm.
Alpaca Wool Wadding for Mattress Filling
Loose wadding of alpaca fine animal hair fibers ≤5 mm, compressed for mattress and pillow cores. This product is classified under tariff item 5601.29.00 as other wadding of fine animal hair, not processed into nonwovens.
Automotive Seat Wadding Pads
Pre-cut wadding pads of synthetic textile fibers for vehicle seat cushioning layers. These pads are articles of wadding, not yet formed into felt or nonwovens, and fall under 5601.29.00 as 'other' wadding articles for industrial end-use.
Bamboo Blend Quilt Filling
Carded wadding of bamboo viscose and polyester fibers for hypoallergenic quilt batts. This blend does not meet single-fiber dominance for specific subheadings, so it falls under 5601.29.00 as 'other' textile wadding.
Cashmere Flock for Cosmetic Puffs
Ultra-fine cashmere flock (≤5 mm) formed into soft puffs for makeup application. This product qualifies under tariff item 5601.29.00 as wadding articles of fine animal hair, prior to full nonwoven processing.